During an introductory meeting with Knox in New Zealand earlier this year, the two "made plans to tour together this upcoming year and to record a single together as well."

Along with wishing the DIY originator a speedy recovery, Reatard writes: "If you haven't heard Toy Love, Tall Dwarfs, The Enemy or his countless solo records please do yourself a favor and hunt them down. It might change your life...It did mine."